Heritage home of Uncle Tobys up for sale for first time in 70 years

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4 Matong St, Gordon has a $6m auction guide. Meet Stoneyhurst, the heritage home of the family behind Uncle Tobys foods and on the market for the first time in more than 70 years. No. 4 Matong St, Gordon is a heritage-listed circa 1890 grand home with 4m high ceilings, original marble fireplaces and a sweeping timber staircase. It goes to auction at the end of October and has a $6m guide. It was built for the Love family three years before Harry Clifford Love and his son, Sir Joseph Clifton Love, introduced oats products to a Melbourne-based company. They helped create Uncle Tobys and Sir Joseph designed the trademark. MORE: Former Miss Australia lists Palm Beach getaway It was built for the Love family. The property is currently divided into four two-bedroom apartments. The food company specialises in oats, breakfast cereal and snacks, and was bought by Nestle in 2006 for $890m. The house used to sit on acres of land on the north shore. It is now on 1680sq m of land 1.1km from Gordon station and 2.3km from Killara High School. Uncle Toby’s traditional Aussie oats. Currently, the property is divided into four two-bedroom apartments, each with a garage at the back of the block. Harr...

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